Colleen Koski, Chief Administrative Officer of HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital, named 2026 Top Rural Hospital Leader
June 01, 2026
OCONTO FALLS, Wis. — Collen Koski, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls, was recently recognized on the 2026 iteration of the "Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know" list published by Becker's Hospital Review.
According to Becker’s, the executives featured on this list wield an ability to manage complexity while investing in the people and places they serve. Their hospitals' successes are measured in healthier neighbors, stronger communities, and improved overall patient experience.
“Colleen is well known for her dedication, passion and commitment to rural health care,” said John Wagner, Chief Operating Officer, HSHS Wisconsin Market. “She is passionate about leadership and fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among colleagues. We are so proud of Colleen for being awarded this honor, and we’re even more proud to have her as part of the HSHS family.”
As the CAO for HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital, Colleen provides on-site, localized leadership to ensure the effective operation of the hospital while fostering a culture of excellence and patient-centered care. She oversees nursing, daily operations, and all organizational functions, ensuring alignment with the mission, vision and values of HSHS.
A key component of her responsibilities includes engaging the local community to enhance the hospital’s reputation as a trusted health care provider. She builds strong relationships with patients, families and stakeholders, actively addressing their needs and concerns while promoting health and wellness initiatives that benefit the broader community— ensuring that HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital remains a cornerstone of health care excellence.
"I am truly honored to serve in this capacity with an amazing team of caregivers,” Colleen said.
Colleen was one of three HSHS rural hospital leaders to be named on this list. Also recognized were Chris Klay— President and CEO of HSHS Southern Illinois Market and HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL— and Teresa Cornelius — Chief Administrative Officer of HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, IL, and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.
The full list featuring individual profiles of all 146 honorees can be read here.
For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.
Note: The Becker's Hospital Review team completed editorial research and accepted nominations to curate this list. This list is not exhaustive, nor is it an endorsement of included CEOs or associated organizations. Individuals and organizations cannot pay for inclusion on this list. Names are presented in alphabetical order.
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About Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS)
HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital is part of Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a Catholic health care ministry founded in 1875. Dedicated to our Mission to reveal and embody Christ’s healing love for all people through high-quality Franciscan health care, HSHS clinicians provide exceptional care centered on the whole person. Based in Springfield, Illinois, HSHS employs nearly 11,000 colleagues who provide care in 13 acute-care, children’s and critical-access hospitals and home health and hospice programs in Central and Southern Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin. HSHS is aligned with more than 1,000 primary and specialty physicians and advanced practitioners through its owned affiliates HSHS Medical Group and Prairie Cardiovascular and its partnership with Prevea Health. For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.
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